IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR ENJOINS CHRISTIANS TO PRAY FOR NIGERIA

The Imo State Deputy Governor Prince Eze Madumere has called on Christians in the country to continue to pray for the unity of Nigeria.

The Deputy Governor made this call through his Head of Information Pastor Akushie Chris during the 2017 Faithword convention of the Soulwinners Ministries Owerri, Imo State.

Prince Eze Madumere extolled the founder and presiding Bishop, Rt Reverend Nelson Nnana for his vision and steadfastness in preaching the gospel.

The Deputy Governor said that the theme of this year’s convention “Exceeding Grace” is apt, stating that without the grace of God, one can achieve nothing, even as he attributed the success recorded by the rescue mission government as the exceeding grace of God on the governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha and the people of Imo State.

Prince Eze Madumere therefore enjoined on all Christians to continue to pray for the present administration. 

GOV. OKOROCHA, AN ALL-TIME GENEROUS GIVER – IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has described Governor Okorocha as an all-time giver who is ready to display generosity at all time when it bothers on human capital development.  

Prince Madumere stated this when he led stakeholders of his local government area, on a solidarity visit to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha at his Lodge.

According to the Deputy Governor, the visit which heralded the 55^th birthday of Governor Okorocha was to thank him for the dividends of democracy for the good people of Mbaitoli, Imo State at large and to celebrate with him as he turns 55.

Prince Madumere therefore felicitated with Governor Okorocha on his new age and wished him  many more years of fulfilled aspiration of service, Prince Madumere described him as the greatest giver of all times who has in his heart of love adopted and grooming over 13, 000 children to become highly valued -resource citizens.

His words: “Your Excellency, I am here with my people to felicitate with you as you turn 55. You are like a spirit that possesses whosever that come across you because of what you are. Today, you have over thirteen thousand children. The one that is trending at the moment is the acronym 55-5-55. This time around, as you turn 55, you have raised your bar of philanthropy by adopting 5 children each from the 55 countries of Africa. This is another creation of Your Excellency in African leadership.”

Also speaking during the solidarity visit, the Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM, Eze Samuel Ohiri, an Mbaitoli son, showered encomium on Governor Okorocha for blazing the trail in providing basic amenities to every parts of Imo State, which Owerri zone is the chief beneficiary. He prayed God to continue to grant him many more years as he continues serve God and humanity.

In the same vein, an APC chieftain a political leaders of note, Prince Marcon Nlemigbo eulogized Government Okorocha for his monumental achievements at the young age of 55. He particularly used the forum to thank him for his love for the people of Mbaitoli especially the Deputy Governor of Imo State and many other sons and daughters of the local government.

Responding, Governor Okorocha thanked the people of Mbaitoli for their support and for coming en mass to celebrate with him.

His narrative on his Deputy: “Madumere is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased. My relationship with my deputy, Prince Eze Madumere for over twenty years is like that of Christ and His disciples. I saw him in the United States of America fishing. I said to him, follow me and I will make a fisher of men. Madumere followed without argument.  In our journey in politics, we kept failing even when I ran for President. In all these, Madumere has remained steadfast and calm.”

Speaking further, he promised Mbaitoli more appointments and monumental development since Owerri city capital is getting saturated and getting over populated. He promised to see to the rehabilitation of Nworieubi roundabout to Onitsha Ukwu-Orji, Onitsha Express road and also from Nworieubi to Ikeduru.

High point of the event was the moving songs rendered by Mbaitoli women in celebration of Governor Okorocha and acclamation of joy by leaders and stakeholders of Mbaitoli.

Uche Onwuchekwa

Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media

PEACE, UNITY CONDITION FOR PROGRESS - MADUMERE

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has identified unity and peace as requisite conditions for progress in any given community, adding that a peaceful environment brings a purposeful destiny and leadership.

Madumere made the statement when the leadership of Eziome Progressive Union, Mbieri ,Mbaitoili LGA  paid him a courtesy visit in his country home Achi Mbieri  last week end.

He advised the people to work in harmony as a team to actualize their dreams, pointing out that there is strength in unity.

The Deputy Governor charged them to appreciate what they have, stressing that the present government in the state has made a remarkable impacts in Mbaitioli local government area.

He assured them of his continued support, adding that government will commence the construction of Ubomiri –Afor Obazu road in no distant time.

Commending the leadership of Eziome Progressive Union, Prince Madumere charged them to continue their support and payers to the rescue mission government in the state.

Earlier in his address, the President-General of EPU, Sir Chikezie Obi thanked Madumere for his doggedness in the pursuit of the creation of the proposed Eziome Autonomous community, adding that it showed the evidence of love for the people.

Chikezie Obi lamented the deplorable condition of roads in Eziome, especially the road from Ubomiri through Eziome  to Afor-Obazu ,and  prayed that attention  be given to the road.

MADUMERE TASKS NNPC ON MORE INVESTMENTS IN IMO

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has charged  Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC  to brace up to meet up with the ever increasing need for her goods and services by providing additional facilities in Imo State.

 

Prince Madumere made the suggestion yesterday in his office when a delegation of NNPC Retail Limited led by its Managing Director, Engr Adetunji Adeyemi paid him a courtesy visit in the Government House, Owerri, Imo State.

 

He attributed the exponential increase in the demand for petroleum products and call for the expansion of the NNPC mega Station outlets in the State to the continual progression the population of the State. He linked the development to the transformation being witnessed in the State through the strategic policy thrust of Owelle Rochas Okorocha led Rescue Mission government. “Imo State has become a tourist State. Our state is the fastest growing city in the country and this is not unconnected with the massive infrastructural developments in the State. There is qualitative free education policy in the State. Through Urban renewal programme, the State has become a destination for the majority of Nigerians especially those in South-South and South East. Every day, we keep having increment both in in-bound and out-bound traffic. This can explain the reason for the call”, he enthused

 

COLLAPSED BUILDINGS: WE SAY NO TO QUACKS

On behalf of my leader, the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, I was in Oforola in Owerri west local government area of Imo State where we unfortunately lost three persons to collapsed building.

it is disheartening that our State could in less that four days experience four incidents of collapsed building. This has once again called to question the qualification of the building or Civil Engineers behind this substandard constructions and standard of materials used in the construction of these buildings.

While in Oforola, barefacedly, one could also notice abdication of responsibility on the part the town planners of the local government as those concerned through out the time of search and rescue operations were conspicuously absent. I hereby directed that all those involved be suspended.

Imo State Government shall not fail to ensure that those whose carelessness caused this unfortunate loss of innocent lives are brought to book.

I must commend the quick response of various government agencies with that of the vigilant and proactive youth of Oforola whose efforts saved six lives. I therefore commend Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations/Chairman, bureau of lands, Engr. Kingsley Uju, GM, OCDA, Dr. Mrs. Chika Nnajiofor, Adviser to the Governor on health, Dr. Edward Ihejirika, the Commissioner of Police for their rapid response.

FORMER IMO DEPUTY GOVERNORS CELEBRATE MADUMERE AT 53

Former Deputy Governors of the State, Dr Douglas Achononu and Chief Engr. Ebere Udeagu have joined other well meaning Nigerians to congratulate their successor, incumbent  Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere as he marks his 53rd birth day anniversary .

The duo of  Achononu and Udeagu  who  were at the Deputy Governor's Office yesterday,  July 6, 2017  to celebrate with Prince Eze Madumere poured out their heart-warm commendation on the number two citizen of the State  as they prayed that God will continue to lead him aright .

They commended Prince Eze Madumere on his unique qualities which according to them have earned him trust and support from all strata, even as they sued for peace in the State .

Speaking for the staff, Principal Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Comrade Obinna Aharanwa eulogized Prince Madumere for his humility, candor and sense of responsibility, which he said has earned him so much regard and respect from the Imolites. He assured him of the preparedness of his staff to continue to perform optimally in their different duty schedules.

AS MR. INTEGRITY TURNS 53

Except on exceptional occasions as this, Media handlers would prefer having others speak of the positive  attributes of their Principal. interestingly, it will be difficult to merely flip through a page of a personality  like Prince Eze Madumere whose story of humility, loyalty yet tough on getting around tough issues without comments. It is his result oriented attributes that has earned him the popular name, Mr. Fix it. Surely not in the negative sense as obtainable in the body politic.

Truly, the belief or the superstition that there is more to a name in most times has continued to reverberate in our society and beyond. Ezeakonobi literally means that King's palace is left void without a King. So, far Madumere has remained a success story. And by divine providence, The Prince is of Royalty as his father HRH, Eze Henry Anoruo Madumere is the Traditional Ruler of Achi-Mbieri.

Interestingly, cynics are at a loss as to  what could be the driving force of selfless Madumere. Praxeologist would rather categorize Prince Madumere a rare special breed. For Imo lieutenant Governor, as deduced from most of our free discussions, he has always said to me; "when I believe in a project , I show commitment, I become passionately devoted to see it succeed. It is with such love and passion that I obstinately guide and protect it. This is even more pronounced in my relationship with my Oga (Owelle Rochas Okorocha). One must be able to prove himself not just a beneficiary but also as an investor in any project you believe in."

Though about four years as a deputy governor, Prince Madumere is one of the most experienced deputy governors we have  in the polity owing to his background and having had the opportunity of confronting daunting tasks. Again, his experience in the corporate Americas has always been brought to bear. He worked  as an Area Manager, Channels Development Department of PepsiCo, a multinational firm for 13 years. This  is a testimony of Prince's ingenuity in business and management. He has also been a Management Consultant whose footprints are in the sands of time.

What many did not know was that Madumere's first academic love was Engineering before veering off for Administrative course  in Business Administration in San Jacinto College, University of Houston, Texas. He even made the cover of the University's Magazine representing an African budding Engineer before the change to Administrative course  following a scholarship from PepsiCo, having secured a job with them.